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BELIZE - Reef, River and Rainforest

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1 - Belize City / Placentia
Arrive and transfer to Placentia, your base during the dive portion of your adventure.

Days 2 - 3 - Gladden Spit Marine Reserve
Cruise to Gladden Spit, one of the best spots in the world to dive with the whale shark. While Jacques Cousteau saw only two in his lifetime, your excursion today takes you to an area rich with these majestic fish. In the midst of their breeding season, the sharks are congregating near the coral reef, feeding on fish larvae. Later, explore the Barrier Reef at Laughing Bird Marine Reserve.

Days 4 - 5 - The Blue Hole / Half Moon Caye Wall / The Elbow at Turneffe Atoll
Dive three excellent coral reef sites. Bull and reef shark frequent the crystal clear Blue Hole. Parrotfish, eel, ray, and giant sponge inhabit Half Moon. The current along the Elbow's slopes and drop-offs attracts game fish and hammerheads.

Day 6 - Belize City / Runaway Creek Nature Reserve
After a final morning dive, return to Belize City for a voyage up the Sibun River, starting by boat and then continuing through the narrow channels in kayaks. Switch to ATVs for a ride through Peccary Hills Nature Reserve.

Days 7 - 9 - Runaway Creek Nature reserve
Investigate this reserve's forest and river ecosystems. Canoe the Sibun in search of nesting jaribu storks and crocodiles or paddle to the mouth of Runaway Creek. Later, navigate a river segment, home to iguana, tapir and coatamundi. You may spot jaguar during an after-dinner night drive. The next day, rise early for a rare opportunity to help researchers study netted birds, then continue to Actun Tunichil Muknal.

Days 10 - 11 - Runaway Creek / Chaa Creek
Depart for the acclaimed Chaa Creek eco-resort, your base for two days of adventures that include exploration of nearby Mayan ruins and a canoe trip through the cave system at Barton Creek. Return to Belize City the next day for flights home.

 

2009 Departure Dates:
April 08, 2009 - April 18, 2009
April 14, 2009 - April 24, 2009
May 08, 2009 - May 18, 2009
May 14, 2009 - May 24, 2009
June 06, 2009 - June 16, 2009
June 12, 2009 - June 22, 2009

• Price per person will be TBA.

This travel opportunity is provided by Brownell Travel and Abercrombie & Kent.

 

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